TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING - ADIEU 2011, BONJOUR 2012!

Adieu 2011!...

Time flies when you're having fun.

Bonjour 2012!

Let the good times roll.

Cheers

to

health, happiness and

PEACE 

for 

the

New Year 2012!

ROLE MODELING - DOES IT MATTER? (BANDURA, SOCIAL THEORY)

 "MONKEY SEE,

MONKEY DO?"

Sometimes we forget how impressionable children are.

It ONLY takes

ONE

time for a child to learn a new behavior.

Let's be sure it's a good one...

I show this clip as an

observational

and

educational tool 

to apply

positive role modeling in our lives

as it
WILL
have a positive impact

and

make a difference

(Research:  Albert Bandura - Social Learning Theory)

* Caution:  Content not appropriate for children to watch *

This holds true for everyone -

including

CHILDREN.

Role modeling is key. 

A child learns what they see.

What are our children of today seeing?

Make a difference!

BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL...

Children see, Children do!

PEACE!

xoxoxoxo

IMAGINE --Time to reflect!......

IMAGINE....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVg2EJvvlF8&feature=related

I'm a dreamer.....

BUT

I'm NOT the ONLY one.

**

Let us be mindful:

 

John Lennon - So this is Christmas, war is over if you want it!

* WARNING! *

Content graphic and disturbing especially for children.

VIEWER

Use discretion.
 
I show this as a humanitarian effort.

A positive spinoff to all the bad in the world.

We each can make a difference and spread LOVE

 - though the connotation of the pictures are graphic

- they are a sad reality that sometimes

WE

just can NOT look the other way

during times of war, violence, hate and destruction

but see

and

DO something

which embraces

LOVE for each other...

 

 

An eye for an eye will make us all blind - Gandhi

John Lennon - So this is Christmas, war is over if you want it!

PEACE! xoxoxo

HOLIDAYS -IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT RIBBONS AND BOWS! K.I.S.S! - KEEP IT SIMPLE & SPIRITUAL!

The holiday seasons are here - a spiritual time to dig deep into the SELF.

A time to examine the mirror of our souls.

Discovery of either spiritual blissfullness or a deep empty void.

How is it that the holiday seasons evoke such stress and depression?

Isn't this the time for peace, love and happiness - a humanitarian awakening?

The holidays bring forth:
- Beautiful decorations
- Angelic singing
- Coming together of people, families and different cultures
- Childrens' laughter and excitement
- Donating to the less fortunate
- Volunteer work
- Shopping, shopping, shopping frenzy?

Oh yeah!
Black Friday?
Oooohhhh!...

What we need is a GRINCH awakening! 

A rewind of the great classic,
 "THE GRINCH"
with the ones you love 
(hot chocolate and popcorn too) 

as a 
Jiminey cricket kick-start
to the spiritual meaning of the holiday season?

It's not about ribbons and bows!...

Note to SELF:

Give from the heart
(not just the pocket)!

(K.I.S.S!)

KEEP IT SIMPLE & SPIRITUAL
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

PEACE!
XOXOXOXO

GRATITUDE: HAPPY THANKSGIVING & PASS A SMILE TO OUR VETERANS!

For all the little things...
GRATITUDE

 

Make a difference
AND
 spread the wealth!

Something as simple as
HUMOR.

It's free and contagious!

Spread the spirit.

Give freely and

pass the smile or laugh on.

TURKEY, TURKEY, TURKEYYYYYY!

Saturday Night Live - Update: Sandler Thanksgiving Song - Video - http://www.nbc.com

Don't forget the lil' turkies!
Here's a song for them:

Thanksgiving Dinner

(Tune:  Frere Jacques)

 We eat turkey, we eat turkey.

Oh, so good.  Oh, so good.

Always on Thanksgiving, always on Thanksgiving,

Yum-yum-yum! Yum-yum-yum!

**

**

Turkey tidbit:

Why do we celebrate THANKSGIVING anyway?

It's a classic!
Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving around the ping-pong table

Here's the

History channel summation of why we celebrate Thanksgiving:

http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving-facts/videos#history-of-the-thanksgiving-holiday

GOBBLE, GOBBLE
&
PEACE!

HAVE A THRILLER HALLOWEEN - KEEP IT SAFE!

Halloween Health and Safety Tips

S  Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short,

A Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

F Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

E Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

      Limit the  amount of treats you eat.

 

H Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

A Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.

L Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

L Lower serious eye injury risk - do not wear decorative contact lenses.

O Only walk on sidewalks if possible or far edge of road facing traffic to stay safe.

W Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

E  Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

E  Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult.

N Never walk near lit candles & wear flame-resistant costumes.

        
For more tips, visit: www.cdc.gov/family/halloween
 

PEACE!

PAY IT FORWARD: SOUL KITCHEN -Jon Bon Jovi

SOUL KITCHEN

Feed the soul

http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/showbiz/2011/10/20/dnt-bon-jovi-community-kitchen.wabc.html

Jon Bon Jovi and Soul Kitchen

AWESOME!

Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi making a difference.

So COOL!

As the holidays get closer it's a gentle reminder to give to those in need always.

Amazing inspiration to get out and MAKE A DIFFERENCE..

JON BON JOVI

YOU ROCK!!!!

Ghandi is all around us - inside and out....

"BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD" 

PEACE!



RED BULL - WHAT'S ALL THE BUZZ - PROS & CONS!

College buzzing about energy drink sales ban

Do you think Red Bull energy drink needs to be banned on college campuses?

The philosophy, "Pick and choose your battles" seem to outweigh the other alternative
for college students like - drugs and alcohol.

If there is a choice Red Bull would be the winner.. Let's be mindful that all in all
Red Bull is not a healthy beverage of choice compared to water, tea, milk or juice.

What's all the "buzzzzzzzz" about anyway?

IF our healthy role-model for millions of teens Olympian snowboarder Shaun White is sponsoring Red Bull again and again then it's gotta be ok - righttttt?

Whatever happened to freedom of choice --
on a widely available consumer type beverage that is
not illegal nor does it require an I.D. and no legal drinking age.

It's a tough one. How far do we take it?
What about coffee, espressos, lattes and tea?

Everything in moderation to keep the balance........
EVEN for cool risk takers like Shaun White.

Is the Red Bull message carefuly sending a positive message to
youth, teens and young adults?
Really?  Who else is a better role model than Shaun White?
Things to think about....
Keepin' it real!


PEACE!

LEADERSHIP: SHAKE THINGS UP! DANCE TO THE BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUM!

MAKING A MOVEMENT!

Is it really ALL
about the leader?

  

OBSERVE & ENJOY!

THIS IS MY KIND OF RIOT!

GO WITH THE FLOW

&

LET IT HAPPEN!

IT PUTS A WHOLE DIFFERENT

SPIN ON

BEING A LEADER

VS.

BEING A FOLLOWER.

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

DOES IT REALLY

MATTER?

JUST

GET UP

AND

DANCE!

PEACE!

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT: ARE YOU READY IF A DISASTER HITS?

PREPARE, PLAN & STAY INFORMED!

Due to the

hurricane season upon us,

unexpected natural disasters

like floods,

earthquakes,

fires 

OR

even an act of

terrorism like 9/11
makes

it real &
crucial to
take it to the next step -

BE PREPARED!

http://www.ready.gov/

Do you have an

Emergency Survival Kit

&
Plan

in place NOW!

(home, work, school,

on the road or wherever)

Use the

simple tips below as your guide 

and

pass it along

to a friend,

coworker,

or loved ones.

It could be a matter of

LIFE

OR

DEATH. 

BE READY! 

IF

an emergency

were to happen -

RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND

would

you be prepared?

Here's the important info provided

by FEMA

to keep you
and
others

safe and healthy!

GET A KIT!

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/index.html

MAKE A PLAN!

http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/index.html

BE INFORMED!

http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/index.html

PEACE!

WHAT TO DO IN AN EARTHQUAKE: FEMA FACT SHEET

Due to the earthquake

that occurred today -

August 23, 2011

on the east coast.

Here's some important
safety tips
for all
the east coasters

who
DO NOT

typically experience earthquakes

brought to you

first by

YouTube west coast videoclip

and 

The FEMA Factsheet

by

New York Committee

for Occupational Safety and Health

(NYCOSH)

FEMA FACTSHEET:

. 

What to Do During an Earthquake:

- Be aware some earthquakes are actually foreshocks

and

a larger earthquake might occur.

- Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place

and

- IF you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped

and

you are sure exiting is safe.

If indoors:

 - DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

- If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.

- Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall,

- Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head

- Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly
- Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside.

- Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
- Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
- DO NOT use the elevators.

If outdoors:

 - Stay there.

- Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
- Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.

- The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls.

- Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls.

- Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury.

- Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

If in a moving vehicle:

- Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

If trapped under debris:


- Do not move about or kick up dust.

- Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.

- Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 C Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20472
(202) 646-2500

(800) 621-FEMA / TTY (800) 462-7585
3 Step Guide for Assistance

PEACE!

REMEMBER 9/11: 10 YEARS HAS PASSED. TURN TRAGEDY INTO LOVE! TEACH OUR CHILDREN TOLERANCE.

Do you remember

this day?

Do you remember what

YOU

were doing that day?

What do YOU

have to

take

from this?

REMEMBER

9/11!

It has a purpose.

That good

can come

from bad.

Teach our children.

Raise awareness

on

9/11/11.

10 years ago something really bad happened.

Bringing 9/11 Into the Classroom—10 Years Later

Teach our children tolerance.

Tolerance for others differences. 
It's a key preventive
to
future hate crimes
or
acts of terrorism as
awful as 9/11!

9/11 was an example of
hate and indifference.
No one wins
by
hating!

(NO tolerance for terrorism is correct!)

Teach our children 
9/11
was an 
awful act of hatred
and
a
lack of tolerance -
lack of love,
lack of understanding,
and lack of respect
for others
differences.

Teach our children now
to
respect others differences
and learn that from
9/11
no one wins hating. 
Prevent hate crimes
through respect and love
for one another's differences.

PEACE

&
LOVE!

That's what really matters.

IS VITAMIN WATER HEALTHY?

Vitamin water -
So refreshing.
It has to be healthy.

Right?

I mean the name says it all,

VITAMIN WATER!

It wouldn't be named

Vitamin water

otherwise -

OR maybe not?

It's vitamin water -

Really?

Can it really be called

Vitamin water?

Is this name

misleading the public?

Translation:

VITAMIN WATER = SUGAR WATER

made by a health company.
NO!
Made by the large company
that sells
SUGAR 
beverages. 

This is an
example on
why reading

the label carefully
or

going
one step further
to

investigate the ingredients  

makes a difference.

Consumers
must dig deep to understand 

what's

in the beverages
or
foods
we buy and then 

put in
our mouths.

Again if it's just plane ole'
sugar water

why is it that this
very large and well known

soda manufacturer

can
get away with calling it

Vitamin water?

Instead of what it really is -
SUGAR WATER!

I guess, if Edgar likes it -

it has to be
good for you?

The only difference is
Edgar
calls it like he sees it.

 

PEACE!

FDA GONE TOO FAR WITH TOBACCO ADS GRAPHIC WARNINGS?

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Tobacco firms sue FDA over new graphic warnings

Do you think the FDA

has gone too far

with

the new graphic tobacco warnings?

Are they too graphic and is the FDA

going overboard in it's right to free speech?

Isn't this America?

It's either a question of FREE SPEECH

OR

FREEDOM of an American's CHOICE.

How far can we take this?

Do you think the FDA can take the big tobacco companies?

Who's right in all of this?

KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE: IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL!

Can you believe it?

Summer's

almost over

&

School's

right around the corner.

Time to shift gears

&

Think safety!

Here's some

back to school reminders!

Driver tips:

SLOW DOWN - especially in
residential neighborhoods & school zones.

• STOP - for flashing school buses!
• Take time to LOOK for kids at intersections, medians or curbs.
• Enter or exit driveways & alleys carefully.
• Reduce distractions inside your car to focus on road.

NO texting or talking on phone when driving.

 Parents talk to your kids & ensure:

• Kids cross the street with an adult until at least 10 years old.
• Kids cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• NEVER run out into street or cross in between parked cars.
• Walk in front of bus ONLY after driver gives OK & ONLY after looking both ways.
• Promote safety programs to raise awareness.

Check out

the neat stuff  
Fabius-Pompey Middle-High school
students did 
to raise awareness

http://www.9wsyr.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=2469720

DID YOU KNOW?

In the U.S

pedestrian injury is the

2nd leading

cause of injury related death

for children

ages 5 to 14.

Watch this mom tell her story!

You can make a safety pledge

&

learn other safety info for kids by

checking out:

http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-spotlight/back-to-school-safety/



PEACE!

PUBLIC HEALTH VS. ANIMAL RIGHTS: KILL FIRST ASK QUESTIONS LATER?

Do you think
 killing
the geese
is the
best resolution to this public health issue?

KILL FIRST -
ASK QUESTIONS LATER?

Town of Camillus given the okay to kill geese

What about the geese?

Do they have rights?

Is there a 

more

humane resolution

to this

public health issue

other than

killing geese every year?

There are options 

as we are

ALL

connected in this harmony

of

life and nature. 

PEACE!

SELF-AWARENESS - LIVING IN THE NOW.

The time is now to
for
self-awareness
for
living in the now.

SEIZE THE MOMENT!

There it goes...
the moment is gone.


Are you living in the NOW?

Times
of
hardships & challenges
is
part of the life journey.

Do you taste
&
savor
each moment?

Some perspective from the

Dalai Lama.

http://meditationtechniques.co/3181/meditation-quotes-dalai-lama-video/

Be true to
YOU
for NOW
is the time.

Make a positive difference
by
LIVING IN THE NOW.

PEACE!

BAD FOOD COOL IN THE USA! DO YOU WANT BUTTER WITH YOUR DEEP FRIED BUTTER?

Do you plan on going to your State Fair this year?

Are you going to try the newest 

"FRIED FOOD"?

Forget about the
deep fried twinkie or deep fried pickle

That's old news!

Are you gonna try your mouth on some 

DEEP FRIED BUTTER?

Deep fried butter is ALL the rage this year!

What do you think about bad food being cool in the USA?
(especially the State Fair fried food phenomenon)

You can have 

butter with your fried butter too!

OR

try it rolled in white powder?

OR

drizzled with melted chocolate?

OR
ALL OF THE ABOVE!

YUMM?!

Let me know what you think? 

Fill me in on your State Fair deep fried food experience.

Inquiring minds wanna know what you think?

What's your deep fried food fair experience this year?

Either you trying a fried food, your friend, significant other,

OR

even a stranger.

What's the rage?

Don't forget the donut-burger is the ALL the rage too!

PEACE!

ARE THE NEW ANTI-SMOKING TV AD SCARE TACTICS EFFECTIVE OR TOO GRAPHIC?

Powerful new anti-smoking ads: Effective or too graphic?:

"The 30-second ads, sponsored by

the New York State Health Department,

are the latest attempt

to get smokers to quit.

Some complain the ads are too graphic.

What do you think?

http://www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking/

American Lung Association

Lung HelpLineQuestions - Ask an expert.
Call 1-800-548-8252.

PEACE!

ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR CHANGE? WATCH FOOD INC.

Tune-In Alert: "Food, Inc" on PBS August 9

This falls in line with National Farmer's Market week.

ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR CHANGE?

VOTE WITH YOUR FORK!

http://lnkd.in/44sj3S

Here's another incredibly easy way to introduce

your friends to

Food, Inc

 or watch it again yourself.

Food Inc. Intro:

PBS will re-air the Academy Award-nominated documentary

Tuesday August 9.

Check your local listings for exact show times.

You WILL NEVER look
at your food the same way again.

PEACE!

VOTE WITH YOUR FORK! IT'S NATIONAL FARMER'S MARKET WEEK.

VOTE WITH YOUR FORK!

This week is National Farmer's Market week.

Know Your Farmer -
Know Your Food.

It's even been proclaimed!
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5092189

It's always a great time to buy local fresh produce

&
Be sustainable at the same time.

Is America ready for a Food Revolution?

Back to eating locally grown, healthy food

&

Nourish the soul too.

 Did you know --

Many local Farmer's Markets
now accept
EBT/Electronic Benefit Transfer or food stamps.

Eating healthy can be affordable.

Make a difference

&

Vote with your fork!

Check out your local Farmer's Market.

Your body & the earth will thank you for it!

If you want to find your nearest market
check out the
USDA Farmers Market Directory online. 

PEACE!

FDA - Overmilking authority: Is America going Socialist with food?

What's going on in America
and
our food?

 Is this a sign of the times?

Really?
Is it a bad joke
or
nightmare from another country?

Did the armed FDA get confused
when they saw
the organic grocer
holding an organic banana?

Why did the FDA have to go in fully loaded and armed?

Really?

It's an AMERICAN organic food store in the heart of
California where people are seeking
healthy good food.

Is America's
 rights as consumers
being stripped away by

the FDA, or even the USDA for that matter.

Do Americans'
need to rise to the challenge,
and
demand answers on
this type of 
socialist approach.

More education on our food
and
our rights is what Americans seek.

What's wrong with
growing fresh, organic healthy foods -

many American people
specifically hunger
and seek out these yummy foods.

They're healthy too!

Yes, our food needs to be safe and healthy
but
is it necessary in America
for the FDA to charge
Yes, charge fully armed -
into a peaceful organic California store -

Really?

Many American chronic illnesses
are currently linked to
poor nutrition and poor food -

Food & standards are managed by
the FDA & USDA -
What's really going on here?

Is there a hidden agenda or other motive behind the
FDA's tactics?

(do not forward any monies per the end of clip as this clip is to

raise awareness and educate on the issue ONLY)

Raiding healthy foods?

Taking small farmer
and
Consumer rights away?

Why?

Is this a healthy American way to go about it?

Are we helping society from
those raw, fresh health promoting organic foods?

Careful how you hold an organic banana
the FDA may be watching you!

PEACE!